Equal Employment Opportunity Laws Quiz

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Which statement regarding affirmative action is true?

It is similar to diversity management in all aspects.

Courts have made it clear that affirmative action may not be the best way to accomplish the goal of greater diversity. (correct)

The sole component of an affirmative action program is job embeddedness.

It promotes ethnocentrism among employees.

The passage of the Taft–Hartley Act emphasized that organizations must manage people within the limits of the law. True or False?

True

It only applies to federal employment.

It applies only to companies with over 100 employees.

False (correct)

Which staffing model primarily focuses on hiring from the home country?

Polycentric staffing model

Ethnocentric staffing model (correct)

Regiocentric staffing model

Geocentric staffing model

Which of the following statements about human resource management is accurate?

The view of HRM as part of legal enforcement is largely applicable only in the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is NOT one of the primary regulatory agencies for enforcing employment legislation?

Department of Labor Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason host-country nationals are hired for nonmanagerial roles?

They are less expensive to employ than other nationalities. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the corporate strategy of an organization?

It should align closely with human resource management practices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend regarding the average age of U.S. workers?

Gradually increasing Signup and view all the answers

What role does a union play in an organization?

It can formulate and implement HR strategies effectively. Signup and view all the answers

How do unstructured interviews compare to structured interviews in predicting job performance?

Structured interviews are better predictors. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of strategy involves how a firm competes in individual markets?

Business strategy Signup and view all the answers

Which assertion about ethics and law is correct?

They sometimes align but do not always coincide. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in a job-analysis process?

Determine information needs of the organization. Signup and view all the answers

What can individuals do to differentiate themselves in the job market?

Make human capital investments. Signup and view all the answers

Which option best defines the tasks and responsibilities of a specific job?

Job description Signup and view all the answers

What primarily influences an individual's job choices?

Local unemployment rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

It enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the concept that a selection rate for a protected class must be at least 80% of that for the majority group?

The four-fifths rule Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for overseeing the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973?

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Procedures Signup and view all the answers

What does a bona fide occupational qualification allow employers to do?

Legitimately require certain personal characteristics for job performance. Signup and view all the answers

According to new approaches, how should the success of an expatriate's assignment be assessed?

By tying it to the strategic goals of the assignment. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes an organization focused on training managers for foreign assignments and handling their adjustment?

Polycentric staffing model Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an organization to fall under the regulations that apply to organizations with a minimum of 100 employees?

Employing at least 100 employees working 20 or more hours per week Signup and view all the answers

Disparate impact is suggested to exist under which condition?

When a selection rate for a protected class is less than 80% of the majority group. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935?

To support collective bargaining between organizations and labor unions Signup and view all the answers

What significant effect did the Wagner Act have on union membership in the United States?

Tripled union membership Signup and view all the answers

What led to the passage of the Labor Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act) in 1947?

The Wagner Act gave too much power to labor unions Signup and view all the answers

What is internal recruiting primarily concerned with?

Promoting existing employees to higher-level positions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of internal recruiting?

Increased diversity in hiring Signup and view all the answers

What is one major motivation for employees when internal recruiting is implemented?

Opportunities for advancement Signup and view all the answers

What does the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 primarily focus on?

Regulating union actions and internal affairs Signup and view all the answers

What might be considered a disadvantage of internal recruiting?

Limited diversity in applicant pool Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of relying solely on internal recruiting?

It may lead to stagnation and decreased creativity. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with the increase in workforce diversity?

Reduction in overall labor participation rates. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does internal recruiting have on an organization when promotions occur?

It can lead to a series of transfers and movements within the organization. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributes to workforce diversity?

Globalization that exposes organizations to different cultural norms. Signup and view all the answers

How has legislation contributed to workforce diversity?

By outlawing discrimination against specific groups. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the pool of talent available to organizations changing?

The influx of women and minorities into the labor force. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the internal recruiting process on organization structure?

It can create a large-scale set of transfers and movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is one result of organizations recognizing the benefits of diversity?

They seek to hire and promote the most talented individuals regardless of background. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

The Four-Fifths Rule

The four-fifths rule is used to show disparate impact exists as a selection criterion if the selection rate for a protected class is less than 80 percent of the rate for the majority group.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ)

A Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) occurs when a characteristic such as race, sex, or other personal characteristic legitimately affects a person's ability to do a job and therefore can be used as a legal requirement for selection.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Procedures

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Procedures oversees and enforces all regulations of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Expatriate Success

The assessment of an expatriate's success should be tied to the strategic goals the assignment was meant to accomplish.

Ethnocentric Staffing Model

The ethnocentric staffing model occurs when a company's human resource function is primarily concerned with selecting and training managers for foreign assignments, developing appropriate compensation packages for those managers, and handling adjustment issues when the manager is reassigned back home.

Host-Country Nationals

Host-country nationals are usually hired as nonmanagerial employees in international businesses because they are cheaper to employ than parent-country or third-country nationals.

Union Role

A union can play a role in formulating and implementing the human resource strategy of the organization.

Business Strategy

A business strategy deals with how a firm will compete in each market where it conducts business.

Determining Information Needs

The first step in the job-analysis process involves determining the precise information needs of the organization.

Job Description

A job description lists the tasks, duties, and responsibilities that a particular job entails.

Local Unemployment Rate

Local unemployment rate most closely determines an individual's employment choices.

Privatization Movement

The privatization movement led to changes in how government-owned resources were managed. The government began to sell or contract out these resources to private businesses to be more efficient.

Affirmative Action

Courts have made it clear that affirmative action may not be the best way to accomplish the goal of greater diversity.

Taft-Hartley Act

The passage of the Taft–Hartley Act did not make it clear that organizations had to find ways to hire, reward, and manage people effectively within the limits of the law.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

The view of human resource management (HRM) as part of the legal enforcement arm of an organization is largely applicable only in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board are not the two primary regulatory agencies for enforcing employment legislation.

Geocentric Company

Every aspect of the human resources management (HRM) process in a geocentric company must be undertaken from a global perspective.

Labor Unions

More than half the world's workforce outside the United States belongs to labor unions.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The top management team of a company includes the chief operating officer (COO) of the company.

Data Analytics

In the past, data analytics was at times referred to as "data mining."

Human Capital Investments

Individuals can differentiate themselves by making human capital investments, just as a firm can differentiate itself by paying higher wages.

Ethics and Law

Ethics and law do not always coincide precisely.

Average Age of US Workers

The average age of US workers is gradually increasing.

Structured Interviews

Structured interviews are better predictors of subsequent job performance than unstructured interviews.

Wagner Act

The Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) was passed in 1935. The main goal was to control and legislate collective bargaining between organizations and labor unions. It was passed to regulate labor unions and create a more balanced playing field. The Wagner Act ultimately resulted in a tripling of union membership in the United States.

Taft-Hartley Act and Landrum-Griffin Act

The Taft-Hartley Act (Labor Management Relations Act) was passed in 1947 to correct imbalances created by The Wagner Act, which gave labor unions a lot of power. The Landrum-Griffin Act was passed in 1959 to regulate union actions and their internal affairs to create more balance. This put labor unions on equal footing with management and organizations.

Internal Recruiting

Internal recruiting is the process of looking inside the organization for existing qualified employees who might be promoted to higher-level positions.

Internal Recruiting Advantages

Internal recruiting can be a source of motivation for employees as they see opportunities for advancement.
Employees recruited internally have familiarity with the company's heritage, culture, policies and procedures, strategies, and ways of doing business, making transitions to new positions easier.

Internal Recruiting Disadvantages

Internal recruiting can result in stagnation and stifle creativity.
Internal recruiting creates a ripple effect in the organization.

Increased Workforce Diversity

Changing demographics in the labor force, increased awareness of the need for talent regardless of demographic characteristics, legislation and legal actions, and the globalization movement have all led to increased workforce diversity in organizations.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to Equal Employment Opportunity laws, including the EEOC, the Four-Fifths Rule, and Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications. This quiz assesses your understanding of the regulations that promote workplace equality and compliance with federal laws.